FC26 PS5: 2nd half brightness constantly maxes out

Hello,

I have been playing EA Sports FC 26 since its release day, and I have over 500 hours of playtime on PlayStation 5. I really love this game, and it has become an important part of my life. However, a problem I am experiencing has completely ruined my enjoyment of the game.

Let me clearly describe the issue: As soon as the second half of a match starts, the screen brightness increases abnormally and constantly. This is not a sudden flash or a blinding burst of light – it is a continuous, uncomfortable, eye-straining level of brightness. Everything is normal and balanced in the first half, but as soon as the second half begins, it feels like the game's lighting settings are automatically turned up to maximum. This continues until the end of the match.

Because of this:

• I cannot clearly see the players, the ball, or the lines on the pitch.
• My eyes get very tired, and I cannot play for long sessions.
• The competitive fun of the game disappears because visual comfort is completely lost.

I have deleted and reinstalled the game. I have changed all brightness, contrast, and HDR settings. I have tried different TVs and monitors. I have reset all video output settings on my PS5. Nothing has worked. The issue is definitely within the game itself.

Because I love this game so much, not being able to play it due to a problem like this truly upsets me. It lowers my game quality so much that I no longer want to start the second half of matches.

What I expect from you: Please identify this specific bug ("constant brightness increase at the start of the second half") and fix it with a patch as soon as possible. Please do not ignore this issue. It is not just me – many PS5 players are experiencing the same problem.

I hope you hear my voice. I have done everything I can to solve this; now it is your turn.

Sincerely,